leukoma

leu·ko·ma

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-koh-muh]
- /luˈkoʊ mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-koh-muh]
- /luˈkoʊ mə/

Definitions of leukoma word

noun leukoma a dense, white opacity of the cornea. 1
noun leukoma A white opacity in the cornea of the eye. 1
noun leukoma a dense, white opacity of the cornea, caused by injury or inflammation 0

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Origin of leukoma

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

From the New Latin word leucoma, dating back to 1700-10. See leuko-, -oma

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Parts of speech for Leukoma

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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leukoma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

leukoma usage trend in Literature

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